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Zim's ‘drowning’ farmers plead with Mthuli Ncube

Makombe also pleaded for a reduction in taxes levied on farmers.
By Belinda Chiroodza Jul. 21, 2024

‘Reduce carbon emissions’

This is an innovation aimed at fostering green industrialisation and consequently affecting trade.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Apr. 26, 2024

Shangani Rural District Hospital in shambles

The hospital is situated in Matabeleland South’s Insiza district. This publication was informed that bodies of the deceased are taken to as far as Bulawayo and Gweru because there is no mortuary.
By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 18, 2024

So much for a growing economy!

Each time Ncube opens his mouth to speak about Zimbabwe’s economic performance, he boasts of robust growth which, however, has no supporting evidence on the ground.
By Newsday Feb. 17, 2024

Minister grilled over late payment of farmers

Ncube said Treasury had plans to cover late payment for grain deliveries and acknowledged that inflation was eroding their dues.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 16, 2024

This madness must end

This must be the last time such kindergarten blunders are made.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Jan. 12, 2024

Sugar levy to drain US$1,6bn from drinks firms

According to Ncube, the goal was to guarantee vertical equity, in which taxpayers who possess greater wealth or property make proportionate contributions to the fiscus.
By Shame Makoshori and Freeman Makopa Jan. 12, 2024

Zim burns US$8,4 billion on imports

This year, the current account surplus is projected to narrow to US$204,5 million, reflecting a wider trade deficit as imports accelerate at a faster pace than exports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 12, 2024

MPs: Whose interests are they serving?

MPs are already demonstrating an appetite of an ocean by asking for Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles in an economy that is highly informalised and unbanked.
By Nicholas Aribino Dec. 27, 2023